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Please see the below notice from Chp.13 Russell Simon:

We appreciate your use of the TEN online course.

TEN has made improvements to simplify the registration process for Debtors. As of September 1, 2025, Trustee Identifier Numbers (TEN13xxx) are no longer used for registration. All debtors taking the TEN course at 13Class.com must provide the following:

1.      Case number in short format: YY-NNNNN (One dash. No letters)

2.      Last-4 SSN

3.      Unique email address for each debtor taking the course

Spouses register one at a time, use separate email addresses, and take the course individually. They can use the same computer, but not at the same time.

 

Everyone is encouraged to contact Technical Support through the 13Class.com website for assistance, not the trustee’s office or attorney's office. The TEN brochure is being revised to reflect the changes and will be available for distribution as soon as possible.

 

The course will be unavailable for 48 hours to implement the changes beginning approximately August 27th.  Please forward all or part of this email to every member of your Debtor Bar and ask them to inform each of their debtors for future use in taking or re-taking the course.

 

Thanks

 

RS

BASIL is advised that the Central District of Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for Chapter 7 Panel Trustee - resumes can be sent to:  ustp.region10trusteeapplicants@usdoj.gov

See attached flyer:  here.

Please be advised that the SDIL - BKR Court has updated procedures and policy with regard to Debtor filed Motions to Extend the Automatic Stay in Chapter 13 Cases.  Please see the attached "General Order 25-1".

General Order 25-1 Form Mtn for Extension of Stay.docx

Sincerely,

BASIL

Please see the below information re Jim McRoberts' obituary.  He was a former Chp 13 Trustee for SDIL.

https://kurrusfh.com/obituaries/james-w-mcroberts-jr/

Sincerely,

BASIL

BASIL has been advised of the following notice:

Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC currently has an excellent opportunity to join its team as an associate attorney in its bankruptcy department. Heavner has established itself as a leader in its field representing mortgage lenders and servicers in bankruptcy, residential and commercial foreclosures, title litigation, title curative actions and other real estate and financial services matters in both Illinois and Missouri. As an associate attorney at Heavner, you will have the opportunity to work in a positive team environment, with robust training and ongoing professional support.  The ideal candidate should have the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce high-quality, accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Heavner prides itself on providing top quality service to its clients and thrives on its team atmosphere.   An Illinois license is required, Missouri preferred.  Any interested applicant may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Heather Giannino at heathergiannino@hsbattys.com

Sincerely,

BASIL

You are cordially invited

to attend the Investiture ceremony

of

MARY E. LOPINOT

as

Judge of the United States

Bankruptcy Court for the

Southern District of Illinois

Thursday, January 16, 2025

At 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon

United States Courthouse

750 Missouri Avenue

East St. Louis, Illinois

The Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois

invites you to join Judge Lopinot and guests

for a reception following the ceremony

at

Gateway Classic Cars

1237 Central Park Drive

O’Fallon, Illinois

4pm to 7 pm

Please RSVP by January 7, 2025

RSVP (click on link)

Judge Grandy’s brother, Mike Koeneman, passed away on Monday December 16th.  Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Visitation is on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville from 4-8pm

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Monday, December 16^th at Kurrus Funeral Home followed by a private family interment.

Mr. Simon has an opening for a Delinquency Clerk Position.  Those interested may send a Resume to his attention or contact him for further information.

Russell C. Simon

Chapter 13 Standing Trustee

Southern District of Illinois

rsimon@simonch13trustee.com

618-641-2139

THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS BANKRUPTCY COURT LIAISON COMMITTEE INVITES THE BAR OF ILLINOIS, INDIANA AND WISCONSIN TO A CLE PROGRAM ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE STUDENT LOAN BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION GUIDANCE

DAY SEPT. 28 TIME 2 : 30PM

The CLE event will take place from 2:30-5:00 PM with a reception to follow Participate in-person or via Zoom To register for this event click here 

For questions about this event contact: Peter Bastianen at Pete.Bastianen@il.cslegal.com Desirae Bedford at dbedford@recoverylawgroup.com

The UST Office is providing virtual training on the pending switch to virtual 341 Meetings over the Zoom platform.  Please see attached flyer for details.

Attachment

Sincerely,

BASIL